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    J. Alexander's Restaurant

    4.2 (117 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Brandi A.

    First time trying this restaurant on Mother's Day and extremely impressed. The portions are huge and everything is presented so beautifully. Ribs were 10/10. Only thing I did not like were the drinks- straight juice and very little alcohol.

    CYPRESS SALAD
    Nessa R.

    We were in the area after a long day out and the honey pot picked J. Alexander to grab a bite! He had come before with his mom and loved it so I was excited to come. If he liked it, it's good! We were sweaty from being out all day so we opted for the bar. Ambiance is upscale/casual if that makes sense. I felt comfortable coming in with shorts but you could definitely dress up as they do have a dining area. Staff were super hospitable from the front, to the bartender, to the servers. Let's get into it! Lobster Roll - Great! I love a shoe string French fry! Yummers! Cypress Salad - Was absolutely delicious! Can't wait to come back to enjoy more of the menu!

    NEW YORK STRIP
    Mook E.

    Great service! Great food! If you can ask for Ivelisse as your waitress. She was amazinggggg! It was my first time there and she let us know what were the most popular options as well as her favorites. Anything we needed she got us quickly!! She even let us try the wines before we ordered our glass. All of the employees were great on 5/23! Great hospitality and food. The New York strip and loaded potato was so good!! The burger and Mac and cheese were good as well! I will definitely be back soon.

    Steak Maui Ribeye@ J. Alexander's!
    Spencer H.

    Excited to see another quality restaurant pop up in Annapolis Town Center and found the perfect time to make that trip. Mother's Day 2025 it is!! Mom dressed in her Sunday's best, and was treated like a star. So many staff members stopped by our table to compliment how pretty she was. We didn't even have to eat, she was overwhelmed just by that.. Lol The food was outstanding. My all time favorite steak is the "Houston's Hawaiian" Ribeye and J. Alexander's must have stolen one of their chefs because their "Steak Maui" is identical to the Houston's Hawaiian!! I was in heaven! My mother really enjoyed her jumbo fried shrimp but her loaded baked potato took the cake!! J. Alexander is borderline upscale but reasonably priced if you're not trying to spend a fortune for a quality meal. The design is a mix between traditional and contemporary, so definitely nothing over the top. I love this new edition to the Annapolis restaurant scene and we'll most certainly be back!!!

    MR. JACK'S CRISPY CHICKEN PLATTER
    Darien C.

    This is a true after church restaurant. It's always clean, the service is impeccable and the food is so good. All the dishes have a large quantity and taste amazing from the appearance to the seasoning. Everyone should eat here at least once.

    Cesar salad without croutons
    Cherlyn M.

    I did not think this was a birthday worthy dinners. My friend took me out for my birthday that is coming up in a few days. I had the chicken strips which were underwhelming. I had to ask for the croutons. There was nobody in the dining room. The waiter just disappeared. The ambiance was lovely.

    Mariah M.

    I have to review J Alexander after my best friend and I were accommodated so greatly on Valentine's Day evening! It seems as if J Alexander was the place to be on Friday night! Many many couples were in attendance this night and last minute plan me, my best friend and I arrived on a whim not knowing if we'd get a seat. Lucky day, our hostest seated us right at our arrival and then.. a time was had! Great food (with big portions), great (strong) drinks, and great conversation commenced! Our server, Miguel kept our faces smiling and glasses full all night, and I would love to return!

    Key Lime Pie
    Cheryl V.

    Our first visit to J. Alexander's was the perfect way to end a great date night after the movies! The restaurant has a very nice vibe--warm, inviting, and perfect for a relaxed evening out. From start to finish, the service was excellent, and our server, Billy, took great care of us. The shrimp appetizer was so good, and the salad was extremely fresh. For entrées, the King Cut Prime Rib was cooked to perfection, and the Mahi Mahi with crab special was absolutely delicious--grilled perfectly with an almost Cajun blackened seasoning that was amazing. We ended the night with the absolutely delicious key lime pie. The only thing we regret is not taking more pictures--we were too busy enjoying the food! We'll be better prepared next time. This was our first visit to J. Alexander's, but it definitely won't be our last!

    Prime Rib
    Brisje G.

    This was my first time trying J.Alexander and it just opened a few months ago in Annapolis. I popped in one afternoon for lunch with my girlfriend. It's a really beautiful restaurant perfect for a lunch meeting or a date. There is a huge bar, high tops, and quite a few tables up the ramp. My server for lunch was Mariah. She recommended great suggestions for our first visit & took great care of us. In addition to her, management even stopped by to make sure everything was to our liking. That was a special touch to let us know they care about their guest experiences. For drinks, I tried a couple martinis. I tried two of their handcrafted cocktails. I love that the martinis come with a little extra on the side. It's like 2 drinks for the price of 1. The bartender balanced them really nice. I highly recommend the Fleur-de-lis. For appetizers, we tried the Hong Kong shrimp, avocado bomb, and Huevo rolls off the special menu. The portion sizes were great and everything was flavorful. For entrees, I ordered the lobster roll and substituted the fries for the lemon Reggiano broccoli. My friend ordered the prime rib. For a side we were dying to try the not your ordinary Mac so we added that as well. The food came out in a timely manner. Let me just say both meals were AMAZING! I loved how they dressed the lobster roll up and the meat was so fresh! That broccoli is by far the best I had from a restaurant. I came home and tried to remake it for my lunch the next day. I sampled my friend's Prime Rib. It was cooked to perfection. I definitely can't wait to go back and order my own on the next visit. The Mac was really good for a restaurant. I usually don't order Mac at restaurants because not everyone can do Mac n Chz correct. They baked this Mac to perfection. I will def be ordering that again too. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream to split. If you are a chocolate lover this is for you!!!! J.Aelxander hit a home run with everything we had. Thanks again to the staff and management for making this a remomorable visit. See you again REAL SOON.

    Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon
    Alishia H.

    My partner and I used to visit a J. Alexander in Atlanta. It's been over 10 years but the nostalgia is still there. Here in Annapolis, the food was 10/10 Filet mignon and steak and frites - do it! My biggest rave is how hot and perfectly cooked the food was cooked. Oscar was our server, pleasant, professional and sealed the deal on the experience. We'll be back and there won't be a decade between visits. Ps. Liberty School Cab Sauv pairs great with both steaks.

    Crab dip
    Kim S.

    We had a reservation for 4 at 315pm on a Sunday. We were seated immediately. Everyone was awesome. The food was good. Husband said his roasted chicken was ok and could have been cooked a little longer. My friend said the Nashville chicken was ants but salty. We didn't get dessert. We were heading to a movie and didn't think it would do well in the heat of the trunk for later. Bathrooms were nice and clean. Restaurant was clean and well lit. Manager on the floor cake by and introduced herself - which was a great touch. I'd definitely go back again. They have a parking area adjacent to the restaurant which is really good

    Filet with a baked potato
    Marilou Y.

    A Favorite That Always Delivers Some restaurants become more than just places to eat--they become part of your memories. J. Alexander's is absolutely one of those places for me. I visited to celebrate a special anniversary and the achievement of a certification I had been studying hard for, and it turned out to be the perfect choice. From the moment we walked in, everything felt right. The ambiance was upscale yet welcoming, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening. Service was outstanding--attentive without feeling overbearing--and the food was nothing short of perfect. The steaks were cooked exactly to temperature, with every bite packed with flavor. And then there's the carrot cake... truly a standout. Rich, decadent, and unforgettable, it was the perfect sweet ending to a night worth celebrating. Even now, I find myself thinking about that meal often. J. Alexander's isn't just a restaurant--it's my favorite spot, and it's a place I'll return to whenever I want to celebrate something special (or just want a flawless dining experience).

    Crispy Calamri
    Jerran N.

    I wanted to stay in Annapolis but wasn't quite sure what I wanted to eat. Did a quick search and found this delight of a place. I was able to make reservations on the same day (Saturday) My wife and I arrived and were quickly seated. The restaurant has a nice intimate feel however this place was jumping. Tons of people inside with everyone having a good time. Our waitress was sweet. Made good suggestions and was very attentive. For starters we ordered the Crispy Calamri while my wife had a lemon drop for a drink. The Clamari was in fact crispy. Very solid crunch. The marinara sauce was PIPING hot. Good start to our dinner. The lemon drop was a good mix of alcohol and juice. They provide you the cup along with the remainder on the side. BIG TIME PLUS. For Dinner, I was starving. I ordered the Steak N Fries, along with the Rockfish and Not your Ordinary Mac & Cheese. The steak was delicious! Nice and juicy. Cooks to perfection. Fries were crispy. The Fish was tasty and the mashed potatoes were GREAT!!! The Mac & Cheese is definitely not ordinary. There was a tangy taste that I could do without. It was missing something but the rest of my food was so good I could easily overcook it. My wife ordered the Steak Brazil with mashed Potatoes & Broccoli. She also enjoyed her food. Broccoli was fresh. Mashed Potatoes were delicious. She preferred the filet cooked a little more but still ate them. I'd happily come back and plan on returning to J. Alexander. It was a great time. Great service, Wonderful atmosphere, and good food. I enjoyed myself.

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    Noticing two different listings for this same restaurant but I am only going to post here…read more Our crew has been here several times because one of the men in this group is such a fan and it was HIS birthday (Sat., 8/2/25) so we complied. Unfortunately, he's the only fan. I feel sooo bad being so critical so I'll make it quick. The decor/ambience is so uncomfortably in need of renovation (the wood paneling, sectional seating, and carpet, for starters). They're known for their crab cakes which did NOT disappoint (according to those who ordered them) and TWO THUMBS UP on the salad bar ... which we ALL absolutely appreciated. However, the other food was mediocre and the attached pics prove the simple, low effort, dive-bar quality. It wasn't a total wash tho'! Their portions are respectable. The birthday boy LOVED the carrot cake buttt, the scallops, green beans, crab dip and fried chicken were declared unseasoned and the rockfish bites (strips) were salty. The Chardonnay had vinegar undertones. The Tito's shot was $20 but this is not the type of establishment which can justify charging that! I'm going to stop there because I totally respect their long-standing "pillar of the community, local landmark, generational longevity" claim to fame. PLEASE visit for yourself and share YOUR opinion. When you go ... tell them you saw it on Yelp.

    The Edgewater Restaurant has been a family favorite since my grandmother discovered it in the 70s…read more It is a small, family run business with a home style, comfort food menu straight outta the past. This is the kind of meal your mom would cook for, like, a graduation dinner, or if she was trying to impress someone. I've never had a bad meal here, but the crab cakes are the best in Maryland. I know everyone thinks they know where the best crab cakes are, but they are wrong, because the Edgewater Restaurant has them - a softball of jumbo lump crab meat, perfectly broiled with very few added ingredients so the crab shines through. All of the meals come with 2 sides of your choice, including potatoes served at least 3 different ways and a salad bar that isn't even trying to be healthy. Truly, there is no better place in Edgewater for dinner.

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    (From Father's Day) Enjoyed Towson location far more. Had reservations to Towson on Father's Day,…read moreTowson closed early and cancelled. We rebooked for here. Sadly this might be last visit. Justin's customer service and the coffee filet are the highlight of the evening. We ordered the following: Child Filet: 6/10 not worth the price portion wise. Coffee filet: 10/10 my absolute favorite thing that brings me to SR. Tender Steak Salad: 6/10 sent back first for steak to be cooked more (not asked how wanted steak made 1st time. Took 15 to 20 minutes to come back out. Steak biscuits: 2/10 biscuits were too dry (sent back) All drinks were weak. Decent flavor but not acceptable about of alcohol.

    Absolutely delicious ! Our bartenders name was Sam I believe and he made an amazing Hugo spritz for…read moreme ! I didn't care for their lemon drop mojito with pineapple and st germain it just tasted like a glass of ice and canned pineapple juice. I didn't taste the st germain at all. The pear old fashioned was delicious though. I forgot to take pictures of the food but the house bread was delicious the entire party was in love we all wanted the recipe. The house salad was good regular but still good and worth getting. The steak rolls are an absolute 12/10 they are so good and I could come here just for the bread and the steak rolls. I had the 14oz ribeye and it was okay. I probably would not get it again it was underseasoned and underwhelming. Maybe I need to try them Again when it is not a party of 20+ people.

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